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Just a lovely story from Roxy Todd: “This spot is a way of honoring the past of what my ancestors had to go through in order to make this happen. It’s not a big place, but it sure is beautiful just the way that it sets.” wvtf.org/news/2023-05-1…

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My journalism has shifted a lot in the past few years. I cover breaking news less and when I do I ask myself very seriously: whose voices do we need to hear right now? wvtf.org/news/2023-06-0…

It’s been reported for years that cases of advanced black lung are increasing. Now, federal regulators say they could be close to releasing new limits on silica dust to protect miners. My latest story for ⁦WVTF & RADIO IQ⁩. wvtf.org/news/2023-06-2…

Just asking the universe (of Twitter people in Richmond) if anyone has advice/connections for finding an internship placement in the area for counseling/mental health. I'm on an LPC track and looking for opportunities starting January. Share and spread, thanks!

Activists who help folks with felony convictions get their voting rights back first got reports in June of people who went to vote in the primaries but were told they were no longer registered. Ben Paviour pushing the administration hard for answers. npr.org/2023/10/05/120…

Williams told me her greatest fear was that "this will determine the outcome of our November elections, because so many people will have been removed who don't know.” These removals aren't random, they're tied to a long history of voter suppression based on criminal conviction.

Fascinating one-hour radio documentary and podcast on felony disenfranchisement and the fight to restore voting rights. From Mallory Noe-Payne, Radio IQ, and Virginia Public Radio WVTF & RADIO IQ

That’s certainly not the reality in Virginia, where people with felony convictions lose their right to vote for life. If the Gov believes this there are clear actions he can take to back it up.

Dems in control of both chambers gives them the ability to start Constitutional Amendments in 2025, Governor plays no role in that process. First up would be abolishing the permanent disenfranchisement clause for people with felony convictions.

If you are a staffer for a Virginia member of Congress or Senate and want to talk about this with media, please reach out here or at [email protected]

Branded, my documentary on the ongoing fight against voter suppression based on criminal convictions in Virginia is airing this afternoon, 1 p.m. (in 30 min!) on WAMU 88.5. wamu.org/story/23/11/29…